Cotoneaster microphyllus explained

Cotoneaster microphyllus, the small-leaved cotoneaster or rockspray cotoneaster, is a species of flowering plant in the family Rosaceae.[1] [2] [3] It is native to the Indian Subcontinent, Tibet, Sichuan, and Yunnan in China, and Myanmar, and it has been introduced to various locales in Europe, Australia, and the United States.[4] A rabbit-tolerant shrub reaching tall but spreading to, and hardy in USDA zones 5 through 7, it is recommended for rockeries and hedges.[2] Care should be taken not to plant it where it can become invasive.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cotoneaster microphyllus Wall. ex Lindl. . gbif.org . GBIF Secretariat . GBIF Backbone Taxonomy . 7 May 2022 . Small-leaf cotoneaster .
  2. Web site: Cotoneaster microphyllus . . Plant Finder . Missouri Botanical Garden . 7 May 2022 . ...commonly called littleleaf cotoneaster... .
  3. Web site: Rockspray Cotoneaster . 2022 . Flowers of India . 7 May 2022 .
  4. 722578-1 . Cotoneaster microphyllus Wall. ex Lindl. . 7 May 2022 .